Ornament
Item number Edz924 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
A hair ornament of flat silver shaped so that the inner surface is somewhat concave while the outer surface is somewhat convex. The ornament is shaped like an elongated marquise that is compressed in the centre. The outer surface has a main design consisting of a pattern of flowers and moths within a border that has a geometric design.
History Of Use
Worn at the back of the head. Used as an ornament on a woman's bun. Hair is wound over the centre and under the ends (collector).
Cultural Context
Worn by Hakka women in everyday dress.
Item History
- Made in Guangdong, China before 1976
- Collected during 1976
- Owned by Elizabeth L. Johnson before September 2, 1976
- Received from Elizabeth L. Johnson (Donor) on September 2, 1976
What
- Name
- Ornament
- Identification Number
- Edz924
- Type of Item
- ornament
- Material
- silver metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, hammered, engraved and stamped
- Overall
- height 8.6 cm, width 1.7 cm, depth 1.4 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Guangdong, China
Who
- Culture
- Chinese: Hakka
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Received from
- Elizabeth L. Johnson (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before September 2, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on September 2, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0328/0023
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